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Grilled oysters served on a platter with parsley and lemon wedges.

Grilled Oyster with Garlic Butter

Discover the ultimate Grilled Oysters with Garlic Butter recipe! Perfect for BBQs and dinner parties, these oysters are grilled to perfection and topped with a rich, savory garlic butter. Easy to follow and incredibly delicious, this recipe will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Get the full recipe on our blog now!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Dinner
Servings 4
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill (charcoal or gas)
  • Grill-safe tray or grill grates (optional but helpful for stability)
  • Oyster knife (for shucking oysters)
  • Thick gloves or a kitchen towel (for hand protection while shucking)
  • Small bowl (for mixing garlic butter)
  • Spoon or small spatula (for applying garlic butter to oysters)
  • Basting brush (optional, for more even butter application)
  • Tongs (for handling the oysters on the grill)
  • Serving platter (for presenting the grilled oysters)
  • Cutting board and knife (for chopping garlic and parsley)
  • Lemon squeezer or reamer (for juicing lemons, optional)

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Fresh oysters
  • 1/2 Cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 Cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1/2 Tsp Sea salt
  • 1/4 Tsp Freshly ground black pepper
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Prepare the Garlic Butter
    In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
  • Step 2: Clean and Prep the Oysters
    Scrub the oyster shells under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris.
    Carefully shuck the oysters using an oyster knife, keeping the oysters in the half shell.
  • Step 3: Prepare the Grill
    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
    Arrange the oysters on a grill-safe tray or directly on the grill grates.
  • Step 4: Grill the Oysters
    Spoon a dollop of the garlic butter mixture onto each oyster.
    Close the grill lid and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the oysters are just cooked through and the butter is bubbling.
  • Step 5: Serve
    Remove the oysters from the grill and let them cool for a minute.
    Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for an added burst of freshness.
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